Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Bumps On Arms, Thighs And Buttocks That Ooze Blood And Puss And Leave Scars. Is This Serious?
I have Bern getting these bumps on me for a few years now. They start kinda hard then get bigGer they are soft and sensitive and when they pop a bunch of blood and some puss come out. After words they leave a hole in my skin until it scars over. I normally get them under my arms and stomach and sometimes on my inner thigh and buttocks. Do you know what this is? and is it dangerous?
Mon, 2 Dec 2013
Hi. Thanks for writing in to HCM
Seems that you are getting recurrent furuncles (boils). Some peoples are carriers of staph in their nasal flora, skin.
You should use an antibacterial soap. Apply mupirocin 2% ointment to the vestibule of nares twice daily for 5 days to eliminate nasal carriage.
If i were your treating doctor i would want to give you a course of empirical oral antibiotic with coverage against staph. aureus.
Simultaneously i would also want to send Pus for culture and sensitivity.
Since you are having recurrent infection i would like to test you for Blood sugar as well.
Use great personal hygiene like bathing twice daily, using clean towels and laundries, keep your surroundings clean etc.
i would advice that you ask a dermatologist or physician to explore more or if you have any clarifications
take care
regards
Dr .kakkar
Seems that you are getting recurrent furuncles (boils). Some peoples are carriers of staph in their nasal flora, skin.
You should use an antibacterial soap. Apply mupirocin 2% ointment to the vestibule of nares twice daily for 5 days to eliminate nasal carriage.
If i were your treating doctor i would want to give you a course of empirical oral antibiotic with coverage against staph. aureus.
Simultaneously i would also want to send Pus for culture and sensitivity.
Since you are having recurrent infection i would like to test you for Blood sugar as well.
Use great personal hygiene like bathing twice daily, using clean towels and laundries, keep your surroundings clean etc.
i would advice that you ask a dermatologist or physician to explore more or if you have any clarifications
take care
regards
Dr .kakkar
I find this answer helpful
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....